First Amendment Rodeo 1/24 – 2/4, 2011
Censorship
Richland School Board rejects parent’s bid to ban book
Parent opposed to “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” will not appeal
Tunisians close book on era of obsessive censorship
Privacy
Senate split over how to extend the Patriot Act’s surveillance authority
Facebook ‘Sponsored Stories’ turn you into the ad
EFF Uncovers Widespread FBI Intelligence Violations
The Report: Patterns of Misconduct: FBI Intelligence Violations from 2001 — 2008
Freedom of Speech
Redding library dispute may go to court; 2 groups threaten to sue over free speech
GSC professor teaches the importance of art as his own work comes under fire – Gainesville Times
The Painting
See also: Painting of confederate flag pulled from display at state college in Georgia